Onondaga Communications By Denise Waterman In February, Chancellor Nancy Cantor was pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Richard R. Loder as Syracuse University Emissary to the Haudenosaunee. The Office of the Chancellor and President held a reception on Friday, February 13, 2009 at Crouse Hinds Hall. A distinguished group of Onondaga Nation community … [Read more...] about Syracuse University Appoints New Haudenosaunee Emissary
2009
A Day in the Life of Us: Onondaga Nation kids share about their day
Spring 2009 In the morning I am difficult to wake up. I usually wake up around 8:00 a.m. (when I am suppose to be in school) and my sister Janine usually wakes me up by slapping my bed and shouting “Wake Up, Your Going to Be Late.” After I roll out of bed I fix my hair, get dressed and help get my siblings ready for school. My three siblings and I get into one of … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of Us: Onondaga Nation kids share about their day
Stone Canoe
Onondaga Communictions By Wendy Gonyea A Journal of Arts and Ideas from Upstate New York – Number 3 Onondagas continue to be featured in Stone Canoe. The name of this prestigious journal exemplifies our beginnings and the artists and writers of our community are seeing to it that we continue to tell the world we’re still here. This year we congratulate Stephanie … [Read more...] about Stone Canoe
WXXI: Homework Hotline
We Shall Remain - Updated Schedule (4/2/09) WXXI Channel 24 is airing 6 new segments from the upcoming PBS Series: We Shall Remain, on Homework Hotline, at 5:30 pm- a project that establishes Native history as an essential part of American history. For the final six episodes of New York State of Mine, we will learn about the native people of New York , the … [Read more...] about WXXI: Homework Hotline
Cross Country Skiing at Onondaga
Tsha'Honnonyendakwha News Shirley Hill February 8th was a day of fun for all! Russell Houck from Sunnycrest Ski Club brought everything needed to cross-country ski. He even brought their snowmobile and track grooming equipment. With the rain that fell during the night, it wasn’t needed as it was wet in some spots and some snow had melted away. But what was left was just … [Read more...] about Cross Country Skiing at Onondaga
Scerbo Appeal Court Decision
Statement from Joseph Heath General Counsel of the Onondaga Nation The Onondaga Nation continues to work to protect our children and to try to assist in their healing from the abuse that they suffered from their former teacher, Albert Scerbo. This latest court ruling is a disappointment because it over turned the jury verdict that convicted this sexual abuser. It was not … [Read more...] about Scerbo Appeal Court Decision
New council will charge businesses who dumped in Onondaga Lake for cleanup
by Delen Goldberg The Post-Standard Syracuse, NY -- How much has Central New York lost because of the pollution that has fouled Onondaga Lake for decades? What effect has generations of no swimming and fishing had on residents? And what must be done to make Onondaga Lake healthy again, able to support wildlife, recreation and culture? Those are among the many … [Read more...] about New council will charge businesses who dumped in Onondaga Lake for cleanup